The 32-23 Boston Celtics sit third in the Eastern Conference after the All-Star break, but that shouldn't encourage general manager Danny Ainge to unplug his phone as the Feb. 18 trade deadline nears.
Boston is in a precarious situation.
The team has jelled well under the leadership of head coach Brad Stevens, and breaking up the current core would appear inadvisable. However, even though the Celtics are a joy to watch, the itching desire to acquire a superstar lingers. Is it possible to accomplish both?
Joel Cordes, Bleacher Report’s Associate NBA Editor, reached out to me with several intriguing scenarios to ponder upon. Keeping the Celtics' best interests in mind, I'll attempt to dissect the hypothetical trades and determine whether Boston should pull the trigger.
The Dwightshare
ESPN trade machine link
To Boston: Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza
To Houston: David Lee, Amir Johnson, Dallas' 2016 first-round pick, Boston's 2016 first-round pick
Cordes
Boston wants star power but doesn't want to p ...
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Fresh NBA Trade-Deadline Deals for the Boston Celtics to Consider
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